Orchid Challenge

Think you know your orchids? We show you 20 images randomly selected from our vast image bank. Each has four possible names. Only one is right. Test your taxinomic prowess.

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Select your skill Level:

Intermediate

Advanced (no comparing apples to oranges here)

Top Advanced scores

Name

Score

Date

Guest

18

2015-04-21

neb

16

2016-01-21

Guest

15

2018-01-09

neb2

14

2016-01-21

DL

13

2015-11-28

Top Intermediate Scores

Name

Score

Date

D

20

2018-03-05

Guest

20

2015-11-27

Guest

20

2015-11-27

linda baker

20

2015-06-22

Guest

20

2015-04-23

The Intermediate level will suggest random orchid names. If you know the difference between a Phaleonopsis and a Cattleya, you should be fine.

The Advance level suggests names in the same category. So it helps to be familiar with popular hybrid trends. Hint: sometimes the clonal name will help.

Most of these images are AOS award photos taken by Jay Norris and Robin Mclaughlin over the past several years. Some are kind of "arty" - but that makes it a challenge. Check out the Image Bank for more photos.